Comparative study of senile dementia in people doing exercise and sedentary life style above 60 yrs of age
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: To compare the Senile Dementia in people doing exercise & sedentary life style above 60 years of age. Background: Dementia is syndrome of symptoms such as memory loss & decrease in ability to handle the daily functions of life. Normal aging can cause some minor changes in memory or learning, but not in a way that affects functioning. This study is to find out the prevalence of senile dementia in sedentary an exercise groups. Objectives: To find out difference in senile dementia between exercise doing and sedentary life style geriatrics age groups. Materials and Methods: In this study, 300 old age persons among these 150 sedentary & 150 doing exercise were invited to participate voluntarily. They were given MMSE & Clock Drawing Test. Results and Discussion: Among 300 persons; 150 in sedentary as well as exercise doing persons. Mean age, 72.3 years of age. Based on MMSE score among sedentary group 72% were positive & Clock Drawing Test score 74.66% were positive for dementia. Based on MMSE score among exercise group 45.34% were positive & Clock Drawing Test score 42.66% were positive for dementia. Conclusion: In present study, there was high prevalence of dementia in sedentary life style persons than persons doing exercise. Results add further weight to the idea that regular exercise can help keep the mind alert and lower the risk of cognitive problems like senile dementia as compared to sedentary group.
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Charulata Kadam, V G Aundhakar, T B Bhutada
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